The Meaning

Recently, I was given a friendship pendant; one of an adjoining pair. I was so deeply touched, by this; that I could inspire such an friendship. I needed to express what's inside.

Pendants two in my hand I hold,

mine of silver, hers of gold,

hers a little stone to shine,

jigsaw ingots that entwine,

each with genders, inscriptions marked,

a connection both close to heart,

each bare the other’s name,

like a bonding, a burning flame.

 

Mine was a gift from her,

something in friendship that 

  emotions stirred,

something that ties us

  distance despite,

in understanding each others light,

etched “bff” for all to see,

deepness of those words to us mean,

their design so perfect and unique, but

  so much of us do they speak.

 

The meaning ....

opening up in together share,

listening feeling hearts that care,

speaking of times and places,

lots of laughter and people’s faces.

Growing stronger by the year,

sharing news and wiping tears,

open, trusting and confiding

  in each other’s words guiding,

always the other’s laugh,

forever there in our aftermath.

conversations late into the night,

swaying bodies holding tight.

 

Personal meaning ...

something in me could inspire such,

moving her, a special touch,

“Sept ‘08” was our start,

connection true, never apart,

couldn’t imagine our  friendship find,

a love of a different kind,

together we brought into the ‘real’,

memories made to forever feel.

 

Around our neck and 

  worn with pride, always 

  staying at the other’s side, 

pendants serving to bridge our space, 

each in a different place. 

Our friendship, a once in a lifetime, 

that’s the meaning of hers and mine, 

all these I hold in my hand, 

bonded by a forever strand. 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

You speak of a beautiful friendship here, that crosses the miles. Those sort of friendships are hard to find and must be nurtured and cared for to ensure they continue to thrive. It is a delight that you have found someone Richard who can lift your spirits so. This is a touching poem. So much warmth in its lines. Hope you are well my friend.

Chris

[Richard M]

Thank you Chris for reading and commenting. She's on the other side of Australia and we've not seen each other in so long, but there is such an uncanny connection between us. Most definitely a once in a lifetime. We so love it! (Michele was the recipient of my poem, 'Sway')

[Chris Shaw]

That is so good to hear what good friends you are Richard. All the best to you.

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

Oh, very beautiful.... a lifetime of love... I knew that kind of love.....
Well done...did enjoy reading...

Jazzy

[Richard M]

Thank you Jazzy for reading, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Nice to meet you and thank you for your friendship here.

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

You are welcome..............................

[Onlyme]

Aw, what a beautiful poem and story Richard, you are blessed to have such a friendship sweetheart, magical, heavenly and delightful, strong and forever. Just like your amazing poem too.

[Richard M]

Dear Dawn, Thank you for reading and your beautiful comment. Yes, it was totally unexpected, but a lovely connection between us. My Bestie lives on the other side of the country, we've not seen each other in 4 years, but so very close in heart and extremely in-tune with the other.

[Onlyme]

You deserve to be happy and full of glorious rewards Richard, so very happy for you both. hugs Dawn.

[barleygirl]

This is a beautiful story well-told. Sometimes a poem like this is not so revealing, but people are curious, wanting to know details, like how long you've been friends - since 08! That's a long time for an online friendship, but I totally understand how it can be better than a face-to-face relationship where people often are too busy to express themselves to each other much. Being online, all you've got is words, most of the time. I felt this deep down, just like you must be feeling it. I noticed that you start out a little stilted with your twisted Shakespearean construction, & I was guessing it took a verse or two before you stopped crafting words & started pouring out your heart. I became totally hooked after that point (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Richard M]

Thank you Margie for your comments and so appreciate your insight; always challenging me to see and feel beyond.